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An update on local services and all the ways to access COVID-19 information on CBC News
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Millions of Canadians have been turning to CBC News daily on TV, radio, digital and social media for the latest information on COVID-19. Here are some of the many ways to access CBC journalism on the pandemic and some recent changes we've made to our programming. -
When it comes to ventilators per capita, Ontario's near the bottom
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Ontario has roughly 12 ventilators per 100,000 people, placing it near the bottom of the 10 Canadian provinces during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
When Canadians needed their MPs to act like adults, they delivered
via cbc.ca
Last night's gathering of the House of Commons to pass pandemic response legislation was remarkable for what it didn't feature: heckling, applause and personal attacks. It also proved that Canada's parliamentary system is perfectly capable of putting knee-jerk partisanship into cold storage in an emergency. -
The riskiest surfaces for coronavirus and how to clean them
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Worried about catching the novel coronavirus by touching the wrong thing? Here’s what we know about which surfaces are worst, which ones are safer, and how to clean them. -
Bauer offers to make protective medical gear instead of hockey equipment
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Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer is offering to modify its production line to make protective visors for doctors, nurses and first responders. -
What you need to know about the new COVID-19 benefits program
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The federal government says it has streamlined its COVID-19 emergency benefits program and Canadians struggling financially can expect payments within weeks. -
Trudeau says financial supports on the way as government revamps COVID-19 benefits program
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The federal government says it has streamlined its COVID-19 emergency benefits program and Canadians struggling financially can expect payments within weeks. -
Government streamlines, expands COVID-19 benefits program
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The federal government says it has streamlined its COVID-19 emergency benefits program and Canadians struggling financially can expect payments within weeks. -
Strict new mandatory quarantine rules come into effect at midnight for returning Canadians
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The Canadian government is imposing mandatory quarantines on travellers returning to Canada — and will even put some of them up in hotels and pay for their meals to slow the spread of COVID-19. -
Coronavirus impact spreads across U.S., with much of the population under stay-at-home orders
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The strain of the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak accelerated across the United States on Wednesday beyond the hot spots of New York, California and Washington state, as Louisiana and Iowa were declared federal disaster areas. -
Leon's and The Brick to close 72 stores and lay off 3,900 workers because of COVID-19
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Canadian furniture chain Leon's will temporarily close 72 of its 205 stores across Canada and lay off 3,900 workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Furniture chain Leon's to lay off 3,900 workers, close 72 stores amid COVID-19 outbreak
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Canadian furniture chain Leon's will temporarily close 72 of its 205 stores across Canada and lay off 3,900 workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
COVID-19 already having an impact on Canadians' financial health, survey suggests
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In addition to its serious health consequences, COVID-19 is causing Canadians to worry about their financial health, according to a survey commissioned by the Angus Reid Institute. -
1 in 3 Canadians worry they'll miss rent or mortgage payment due to COVID-19 — survey
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In addition to its serious health consequences, COVID-19 is causing Canadians to worry about their financial health, according to a survey commissioned by the Angus Reid Institute. -
What it's like to have a baby during a pandemic
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Sarah and Tharian Botting are self-isolating at home in Whitehorse, but they don't mind it too much — they've got a newborn to keep them happy, and plenty busy. -
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world Wednesday
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Lawmakers in both Canada and the U.S. are closer to getting funding flowing to people affected by the economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a look at what's happening in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. -
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world March 25
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The head of the World Health Organization urged the world not to "squander" the opportunity to suppress and control the coronavirus now as lawmakers in both Canada and the United States took steps to get money flowing to people affected by the economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
'It's like wartime:' Family forced to live apart due to COVID-19
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Taryn McQuillan is pregnant and diabetic. Her husband, Andrew Pilgrim, is returning to work, which may put her and their two-year-old son in danger. -
How the N.W.T.'s travel ban impacts a tiny community just below its border
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The eight residents of Fort Fitzgerald, Alta., are seeing the effects of the N.W.T.'s border closure first hand as they show ID at the border crossing to get groceries. -
How the N.W.T.'s travel ban impacts a community of 8 people, just below its border
via cbc.ca
The eight residents of Fort Fitzgerald, Alta., are seeing the effects of the N.W.T.'s border closure first hand as they show ID at the border crossing to get groceries. -
Despite the chaos, stress and glitter, I know I'll miss my kids being home when this is over
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I’m trying to find gratitude in an impossible situation. -
'Sober bar' closes permanently after giving 'a lot of hope' to those in recovery
via cbc.ca
A safe, sober space in Windsor for those battling addiction has closed for good over financial pressures to keep the coffee shop afloat. The Spiritual Soldiers Coffee Compound first opened as a safe haven for anyone seeking help with drugs and alcohol or those trying to stay clean after rehab. -
Is there a generational divide on attitudes toward pandemic measures? It's complicated
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Polls suggest gender and awareness can matter more than age when it comes to how Canadians view the threat from the coronavirus pandemic. -
Is there a generational divide in attitudes to pandemic measures? It's complicated
via cbc.ca
Polls suggest gender and awareness can matter more than age when it comes to how Canadians view the threat from the coronavirus pandemic. -
A tale of 2 Prairie provinces: Why the Manitoba-Saskatchewan COVID-19 divide doesn't matter
via cbc.ca
Saskatchewan has 72 cases of COVID-19. Mirror-image neighbour Manitoba has 21. That may seem like a big difference - but it doesn't matter this early in the pandemic. -
Parliament passes Ottawa's $82 billion COVID-19 aid package
via cbc.ca
The government and opposition parties in Parliament have passed an $82 billion aid package bill to help Canadians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic — legislation that will increase access to Employment Insurance and other programs that will flow money to workers and businesses in need. -
Parliament passes Ottawa's $107 billion COVID-19 aid package
via cbc.ca
The government and opposition parties in Parliament have passed an $82 billion aid package bill to help Canadians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic — legislation that will boost access to employment insurance and other programs that will flow money to workers and businesses in need. -
MPs pass legislation for COVID-19 supports after opposition limits government's powers
via cbc.ca
The House of Commons has passed emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis. After a day of tense negotiations, MPs began debating the bill in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, and a vote took place shortly after. -
House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 aid after night of tense talks
via cbc.ca
The House of Commons has passed emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis. After a day of tense negotiations, MPs began debating the bill in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, and a vote took place shortly after. -
Government wins unanimous consent to quickly pass legislation for COVID-19 help
via cbc.ca
The government won unanimous consent to quickly pass emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis. After a day of tense negotiations, MPs began debating the bill in the wee hours of morning, with a vote planned within a couple of hours. -
Senator calls for inmate release to prevent potential prison COVID-19 'disaster'
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Federal corrections officials are considering how they might safely release inmates in case the COVID-19 pandemic spreads into Canada’s prisons and jails, as advocates call for immediate action. -
Tigers, guns and meth? Shaun Majumder gives insight into bizarre world of Tiger King
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Shaun Majumder had no idea his 22 Minutes segment would end up in a Netflix smash hit about eccentric zoo owner Joe Exotic and his murder-for-hire arrest. -
U.S. Senate, White House reach deal on $2T coronavirus rescue package
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The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion US emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health-care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. -
Senate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
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U.S. senators and Trump administration officials have reached an agreement on a massive economic stimulus bill to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, White House official Eric Ueland said early on Wednesday. -
Why Canada's COVID-19 'war-time' response could be derailed by a swab on a stick
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Shortages of testing swabs and laboratory chemicals, along with a bottleneck at provincial laboratories, means Canada has not been able to ramp up its capacity to test Canadians for COVID-19. -
'I've never been so stressed': Health-care workers in COVID-19 battle face PTSD, mental health issues
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Doctors and other health-care workers from around the world are treating lots of patients and working long hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. And there's concern that it could lead to some serious mental health concerns, including PTSD. -
How to talk to family and friends who ignore social distancing appeals
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Youngsters partying it up on beaches. Families gathering en masse in public parks. Seniors balking at curtailing their social lives amid the coronavirus pandemic. How can you persuade those around you to reconsider their behaviour? -
How sick Canadian travellers are masking COVID-19 symptoms to get through airport screening
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Canadians desperate to return home from abroad in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic are easily circumventing air travel screening aimed at preventing sick and infected passengers from boarding planes, CBC News has found. -
How do you process a million EI claims? Don't try to make it perfect, say experts
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Experts say that when it comes to the Herculean task of pushing close to one million employment insurance payments out the door it’s more important to get it done fast than to get it done perfectly. -
How a lab in Sask. that focuses on animals became Canada's $23M hope for a COVID-19 vaccine
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In the global race to find a COVID-19 vaccine, the federal government announced Monday it is pumping $23 million into an academic research lab in Saskatoon. Here is a look at how the facility that started out as a modest veterinary lab in 1975 became Canada's best hope for a vaccine. -
'Go home and stay home.' But also exercise. How do we do that?
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians to "go home and stay home." Public health officials say it's okay to go out and exercise. Other local leaders are advising everyone keep 2 metres apart. We clear up some of the confusion. -
After blood donations plummet during pandemic, donors answer the call — big time
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When blood donations dropped by 40 per cent across the country amid coronavirus fears and warnings to stay home, political and health leaders issued an urgent appeal for people who can donate blood to continue. Donations have bounced back, and the hope is, donors will keep returning. -
When will we know if we are 'flattening' the COVID-19 curve in Alberta? Not for a while still
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How many more COVID-19 cases today? How does that compare to yesterday? Are we "flattening the curve" yet? The answer, according to experts, is: be patient. -
No, the new coronavirus wasn't created in a lab, scientists say
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The idea that SARS CoV-2, the new coronavirus behind the current pandemic, was created in a lab is a favourite among conspiracy theorists. But an international team of researchers has shown it was not genetically engineered. -
More than half of reported COVID-19 cases in Canada now from community spread
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More than half of Canada's COVID-19 cases are caused by spread in the community from an unknown source, and experts say that signals there could be a silent epidemic happening across the country. -
'A fundamental shift': Nearly half of reported COVID-19 cases in Canada now from community spread
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Almost half of Canada's COVID-19 cases are caused by spread in the community from an unknown source, and experts say that signals there could be a silent epidemic happening across the country. -
NHL extending isolation period for players and staff
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The NHL is extending its recommendation for players and staff to self-isolate and stay away from team facilities during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

